Kisses and Kale

5 Holistic based practices for healthy, metabolic regulation

By: Jon A. Aguirre

This blog is not to push a specific belief onto anyone, though it should be mentioned that my particular spiritual beliefs derive from Judeo-Christianity - these principles apply. So in short - agree to disagree. Spazzingout? I can reassure you the guideline for the blog is scientific based and adheres to the American Council on Exercise (ACE) PERSONAL TRAINER MANUAL, as I was fortunate to find a copy for my own personal endeavors. Feel free to skip to the information below…. Still here? Lets dive in to exclusive content.

[Content is completely my own and first mentioned here at Beyond The People’s Corner Foundation. Fair-use as long as honorary mentioned. Let’s Proceed.]

Behaviorism: mental state is a special category to the physical state. One cannot separate the body from the soul.

Good behavior, bad behavior. Not too complicated - that’s the secret. Most problems can be resolved through metabolic regulation. By the end of this conversation, you’ll have the necessary means to send blissful kisses to the backstage VIP section of the brain called, the back of the cortex, where glucose is the main attraction to your sleep patterns and overall metabolic homeostasis.

“Being decisive is kind in nature, and presenting a opportunity in motion is as honey brings oxygen to the body; sooner or later, the appropriate response will boomerang right back to you. The correct impression can create new horizons. What’s sweet to the soul is and adventure of a lifetime. Time is a precious commodity, don’t waste it.” – Jon A. Aguirre

Coordinate your perceptions accordingly to observe the continuous changes of the environment around you. In order to answer, my plans are in benefit to, and will speak of actual and potential behavior: “This summer is a few degrees hotter than previous years. If there is a heat wave scheduled to arrive in my area, I should prepare __________ to respond for a heat related illness.” Doesn’t have to be time related, though you catch my drift? As simple as, 1) observe, 2) respond. To have peace of mind, you need to first explain to yourself what you’re looking for, and, second, train your mind to behave in a manner that expresses your feelings.

Trust fall exercise:

Huddle up, FIND A SPOTTER. Anyone will suffice. Ready? Speak these words.

Duration: 5 min.

Step 1.“Walk me through what you did in the last 5 min.”

Have them explain.

Step 2. “Scale from 1-10: Do you think I’ll be able to manage that on my own?”

Spotter’s response

Step 3: “What would it take to make it a 10?”

Spotter’s response

-Time-

Courtesy Evaluation

In order for this to happen, the best response is what?

That wraps things up for this session. More on, “How to train your mind like a pro” in later blogs. Catchy innit?

“Well hello there, danger… we meet again!” – Aquaman, Batman The Brave And The Bold – The best Aquaman in history. Sorry Jason.

Back to the drawing board, let’s continue:

A Good resourceful book I recommend to read is, “Who Moved My Cheese?” by Patrick Spencer Johnson for those who want to hear a good tale and a description on how to adapt to situations.

❖ 1. Increase ATP

Tricarboxylic acid cycle[TCA] / Krebs Cycle/Citric Acid Cycle: 2nd stage in cellular respiration of the three-stage process by which living cells break down organic fuel molecules in the presence of oxygen to harvest the energy needed to grow and divide.

▪ Happens at night

▪ Only proceeds when:

• Acetyl (neurotransmitter) residue is regenerated when

• oxaloacetate is present as an acceptor

What are your goals? Better body? Mind? Heart? Attitude?

A fresh outlook on life starts with a why, followed by qualitative means.

So why all the trouble?

➢ Synaptic plasticity:

▪ Improves memory, attention, sleep and learning abilities

➢ Relaxation:

▪ reduces brain inflammation and improve cognitive function, improve mental health

➢ Prevents Diseases:

▪ Alzheimer’s disease, dementia, parkinson’s disease, multiple sclerosis, autism

Listed below are the best nutrients to achieve synaptic plasticity + increasing ATP:

♦ Pantethine (B5):animal sourced foods, dairy and eggs, potatoes, tomato products, oat-cereals, sunflower seeds, avocado, mushrooms

♦ Amino acid, Acetyl-L-carnitine: supplement

♦ Zinc: Oysters, grass-fed beef, pumpkin seeds, cashews, mushrooms, spinach

♦ Epgallocatechin-3-Gallate(EGCG): Green tea taken with vitamin C

♦ Antioxidant, Proanthocyanidin: Grape seed extract

♦ Magnesium:Spinach, chard, pumpkin seeds, avocado, dark chocolate, bananas

♦ Curcumin:Tumeric

♦ Other Foods: Coffee and caffeine, beef liver, beer(uridine) with omega-3 fatty acids

There have been a few debates on whether or not nutritional misrepresentation, or encouragement from media over-eating ads and infomercials have been the underlying cause for obesity, here in America. While it may be a worthwhile discussion to consider, I would infer that misapplication is the culprit by the hand of the Anaplerotic window.

Anaplerotic Reactions: Chemical reactions that formintermediates of a metabolic pathway.

- simple solution -

▪ Increase Vitamin K intake

• Your GREEN veggies and fruits. Any green you can get your hands on. Want a healthy, olive tan skin tone? A faster metabolism? Eat your greens!

• Suggested take time: Any time during the day, but for increasing ATP, I’d suggest during evening meals. Meal prep, wha???

❖ 2. PhytoNutrient-densed foods

➢ Phytonutrients are foods that have antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties that can help support a healthy human body:

“BIGGEST LIE: Fat kills and studies show it’s all bad.

TRUTH: Genetics. Our bodies have a biological set point; a weight the body is unwilling to give up for your health.

Fixed? Not to say the least.

Influence your environment; influence your biology’s responses.”

– Jon A. Aguirre

As you can see? There is a pattern to reaching a faster metabolism: FOOD!!! Let’s be honest, most of your problems is a lack of a decent meal. Like, hangry and crangry people are a demographic all to themselves. People wonder why people are so bipolar, can you blame them?

So then apart from fasting, and specifically targeted food groups, There are a few specifically charged activities you can enact to passively manage your body’s specific set point and net weight –targeted concentration, problem solving, and socializing increases the neural-feedback to increase oxygen and metabolism in the brain. Still, as a wellcoach it would be crude for me to not mention these juicy tips – nutrition style. Don’t worry; there will be other days in which I can fully digress my knowhow on proven methods to achieving the blissful composition of sustainability. Sign up for newsletters. Write a review. Double dare you!

Behavior is manageable. Good posture equates best results. Confronting opposition is the best form of defense. The gravity of the situation? Synthetic hormone additives or not, every choice is a decision made. Listed below are key takeaways for some serious and lethal groundwork for the aspiring nutritional warrior. They are:

▪ Carotenoids: Pumpkins, carrots, spinach, kale, tomatoes, oranges, yams

• Antioxidants

• Vitamin A

• Support immune system function

• Eye health

• Reduce risk of cancer

▪ Ellagic Acid: Strawberries, blackberries, grapes, pomegranates, walnuts, pecans

• Reduces cancer risk

• Lowers cholesterol

• Antioxidant

• Anti-inflammotory properties

▪ Resveratrol: Peanuts, pistachios, strawberries, blueberries, dark chocolate, red cabbage

• Cardiovascular

• Cognitive health

• Cerebral blood flow

▪ Flavonoids: Green tea, apples, onions, coffee, legumes, ginger

• Antioxidant

• Anticancer activity

▪ Phytoestrogens: Soy, broccoli, oranges, carrots, coffee, legumes

• Reduces risk of cancer

• Reduces risk of heart disease

• Reduces risk of osteoporosis

• Beneficial for women – mimics Estrogen

♦ Relieves discomfort from hot flashes and other menopausal symptoms CAUTION: Disrupts hormone function. Suggest intake in small portions.

▪ Glucosinolates:Broccoli, bok choy, cauliflower, brussel sprouts, cabbage, mustard

• Regulate inflammation

• Metabolic function

• Stress responses

• Cancer prevention

❖ 3. Limit fatigue

Don’t do these activities

• Cigarette smoke; firsthand or secondhand

• Drinking alcohol

• Inhaling or ingesting toxic chemicals

• Dietary consumption of processed and fatty foods

• Dehydration

• Inactivity

➢ This list above are for those who have a death wish, as they cause cellular dysfunctions and harm

▪ Rule of Thumb: Busy day = busier cellular traffic = High demand

Take the Corner:

➢ Drink Plenty of Water

▪ Dehydration kills cellular functionality

➢ Regular exercise

➢ Super B-Complex vitamins and/or vitamin B dense foods

➢ Vitamin C

➢ Milk thistle supplement

▪ Treats and Prevents: indigestion Toxins in the liver, Gallbladder, diabetes, obesity, hormone-related diseases such as breast tumors, detox skin and prevents psoriasis, chronic fatigue syndrome

▪ Common side effects: upset stomach, including loss of appetite, bloating, diarrhea, heartburn

➢ Getting enough Sleep

Rest easy, we‘ve covered a LOT of material. You must feel like time is a key factor to your success: your active and busy lifestyle demands concise and accurate know how without diverting too much of your attention elsewhere. I can assure you that, too, is a priority to me for you. A few more thoughts to consider.

So far we covered FDA approved regulations. Food handle is no small matter. Even the best can feel pressured when development doesn’t meet standards. The more years you add to your belt, the greater the differences are in your body and what it actually requires to maintain set point. Again, set point is the required weight your body needs to be healthy without illness.These next two methods are actual methods than they are foundational health measures.

❖ 4. Maximize use of counter psychosocial risk factor techniques

Psychosocial risk factors are Interactions and events that may have an adverse affect on a worker’s psychological well-being.

In the earlier paragraphs I mentioned how behaviors are choices; meaning behavior is a judgment call. These risk factors are causes of behavior – completely different. They’re reactions for starters: to fully operate in favor with your environment, one must utilize their social intelligence to enact interplay with the overall mood.

Put that contagious smile to good use! Good decisions will always be paid back in kindness. That’s the beauty of the boomerang effect. Listed below are some good benefits to be used in practice:

➢ 1. Minimize Supervisor conflict

➢ 2. Good posture while sitting down

➢ 3. Engagement: Increase moral

➢ 4. Organizational Culture: Tight schedules? Improve communication + reduce slack

➢ 5. Fortify Expectations and Standards in Employer-Employee relationship

➢ 6. Peer Support

➢ 7. Respectful and Considerable interactions

➢ 8. Emotional and Interpersonal Competencies: Mainly impulse control and persistence – Social deftness

▪ Social Deftness: the quality of being skilful performance, clever, or quick – without difficulty.

➢ 9. Growth & Development

➢ 10. Recognition & Reward

➢ 11. Involvement & Influence

➢ 12. Workload management: timely accomplished tasks

➢ 13. Balance in professional & Personal life

Simple in theory. Solely depends on your swagger. Don’t be afraid to learn something new, albeit, unnerving in execution. Skill sets are those that will proceed you, when due season requires.

“I have learned the hardships often prepares ordinary people for an extraordinary destiny.” – C.S. Lewis

Cut yourself some slack, you’ve made it this far. Shall we continue?

❖ 5. Smile + Laughter

Needless to say, a contagious smile is a happy heart. All experience heartache, some hide that better than most. What is most certain in life is that a person who is able to brave adversity in the face with a smile over his shoulders is courageous. Don’t waste that.

Smiling and the occasional fake laugh are great for:

➢ 1. Boosts immunity

➢ 2. Confidence

➢ 3. Endorphins

➢ 4. Relieves stress

➢ 4. Alleviate mood

Nothing is ever fake it till you make it. Time, dedication, inspiration, aspirations, insight and determination – those things are qualities that will get you in to tomorrow’s horizons.

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